Kekaha, HI · standard

ZIP Code 96752

Kauai County, Hawaii — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,680
353/sq mi
$90,174
Median income
$682,900
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kekaha pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
353
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96752 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96752 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.4 square miles in Kekaha, Kauai County, Hawaii. The area is home to 3,680 residents, producing a population density of 353 people per square mile, and falls within the Pacific/Honolulu time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 96752 against Hawaii and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96752 sits at $90,174 (3% below the Hawaii average), while per-capita income is $33,245. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $682,900 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $2,339 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96752 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kauai County, so you can benchmark 96752 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 96752

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96752.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96752, Kekaha, HI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,680

Population

10.4

Area (sq mi)

353

People / sq mi

Pacific/Honolulu

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96752?

41.4

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 14.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 20.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 24.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$90,174

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$33,245

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96752 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,174 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,330

Total Housing Units

1,094

Occupied Units

236

Vacant Units

3.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$682,900

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$2,339

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 96752, employing approximately 139 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,217,000.

34

Businesses

139

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 20.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 14.7%
Construction 4 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 96752 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96752 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 96752 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 96752 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
96796 Waimea, HI 1,881 8.1 mi
96747 Kaumakani, HI 749 8.4 mi
96716 Hanapepe, HI 2,823 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96752 in?
ZIP code 96752 (Kekaha) is located in Kauai County, Hawaii. Kauai County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kauai-hi.
What is the population of ZIP code 96752?
ZIP code 96752 in Kekaha, HI has a population of 3,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96752?
The median household income in ZIP 96752 is $90,174, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96752?
The median home value in ZIP 96752 is $682,900, which is 146% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96752?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96752 is Two or More Ethnicities at 38.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96752?
ZIP code 96752 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96752?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96752 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96752?
In ZIP code 96752, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 96752?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96752 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96752?
In ZIP code 96752, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96752?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96752 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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